Dietitian - Abdominal Transplant Clinic

Memorial Hermann Health System

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietitian II supports adults in the outpatient Abdominal Transplant Clinic at the Medical Center. The role applies evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to evaluate and treat patients of all ages who are identified as having nutrition risk. Responsibilities include assessing nutritional needs, providing medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. The Dietitian II also provides guidance and assistance to new graduates and Dietitian I staff. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition or a related area; a master's degree is required if dietitian registration was obtained after January 1, 2024. The successful candidate must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. CPR certification (Heart Saver only) from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association is required, or must be obtained within six months of hire. Clinical nutrition experience requirements vary by degree: two years with a bachelor's degree, one year with a master's degree, or no experience with a doctoral degree. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition or a related area.
Master's degree required if registration was obtained after January 1, 2024.
Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
License with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
CPR certification (Heart Saver only) from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, or obtain it within six months of hire.
Clinical nutrition experience: two years with a bachelor's degree, one year with a master's degree, or zero years with a doctoral degree.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Proficient competency in nutritional care and skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
After one year of employment, obtain career ladder criteria to maintain Level II classification.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of outpatient experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret and formulate comprehensive nutrition care plans for patients referred by physicians or through registered nurse screening, based on evaluation findings and nutrition-related goals.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary medical team to establish nutrition-related goals and develop individualized care plans, with ongoing evaluation of nutrition status.
Oversee age-appropriate medical nutrition therapy and modify nutrition regimens to accommodate food preferences, tolerances, and cultural and religious preferences.
Document nutrition care plans in medical records, including assessments, monitoring parameters, goals, and recommendations.
Provide age-appropriate nutrition education to patients and families, taking religious beliefs and cultural backgrounds into account.
Coordinate cross coverage and manage multiple demands simultaneously.
Follow policies, procedures, and standards related to time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with organizational policies, procedures, standards, budget specifications, and quality-of-service expectations.
Maintain professional growth through required continuing education and skills competency; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues in keeping with Memorial Hermann service standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.